BITS Pilani and Airlinq Team up To Pioneer 5G and IoT Innovation By CIOTechOutlook Team

BITS Pilani and Airlinq Team up To Pioneer 5G and IoT Innovation

CIOTechOutlook Team | Thursday, 09 November 2023, 03:40 IST

BITS Pilani has announced a collaboration with Airlinq, a famous US-based global technology firm specializing in telecoms and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, with the goal of seizing the lead in 5G and IoT innovation. This partnership is a key component of the newly launched '5G Use Case Labs' during the Indian Mobile Congress 2023, an initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and backed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) India.

These state-of-the-art 5G laboratories will serve as fertile grounds for cultivating cutting-edge applications across a diverse spectrum, including the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication. BITS Pilani and Airlinq have united forces to spearhead innovation, showcasing their commitment to pioneering advancements that will propel India into the promising future of 5G technology, as per financial express.

Airlinq is an important partner in this venture because of its expertise in enabling global enterprises and mobile service providers to leverage the capabilities of 5G networks in various verticals, particularly connected vehicles and smart cities.

“Our mission at BITS is to empower our students and faculty to shape the future, and this collaboration allows us to do just that. Together, we aim to not only advance our understanding of these transformative technologies but also to provide invaluable real-world experiences for our students. This partnership exemplifies our dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and fostering the next generation of tech leaders,” V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani said.

“We are committed to unlocking the boundless potential of disruptive and new age technology and look forward to pioneering advanced 5G technology solutions,” Ankit Taparia, VP, Airlinq, also an alumni of BITS Pilani, said.